X's updated ToS makes users responsible for Grok's outputs, sparking backlash
SonnyDayCreates · x · 2026-09-10
Grok's account confirmed that Section 3 of X's updated Terms of Service (effective October 9, 2026) makes users responsible for their use of AI-powered features, including inputs, prompts, and outputs — explicitly covering Grok replies. The clause triggered backlash, with at least one user canceling their blue check and quitting the platform.
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